SB 1742 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

ROOF SAFETY FOR 1ST RESPONDERS

Summary

Creates the Rooftop Safety for First Responders Act. Requires the installation of a parapet, extended masonry, or guard for low-sloped roofs. Sets forth requirements for skylights and other openings located in the plane of a low-sloped roof. Requires municipalities to complete a survey of buildings in their jurisdiction. Requires sharing the results of the surveys with local police and fire departments. Defines terms.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

May 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Signed into Law

Aug 2025

Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Signed Aug 1, 2025

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 1 edit · Aug 1, 2025

MINOR

The bill text has been finalized for official enactment, changing the status from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled'. This update confirms the bill has passed all legislative stages and is ready to be signed into law. No substantive policy changes, such as new requirements, funding amounts, or eligibility criteria, were made in this version.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document header to reflect the bill's final 'Enrolled' status, indicating it is ready for the governor's signature.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 9, 2025 · House May 21, 2025

How they voted

50–4

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 58

Apr 9, 2025

D Democratic39

36 Yea 3

92% Yea

R Republican19

14 Yea 4 Nay 1

73% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Aug 1, 2025

Signed into law

Governor Approved

upper

May 21, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed Both Houses

upper

May 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 093-012-000

lower

Apr 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 014-000-000

lower

Apr 17, 2025

Committee

Assigned to Police & Fire Committee

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Introduced

Arrived in House

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

Third Reading - Passed; 051-004-000

upper

Mar 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

Do Pass as Amended Local Government; 011-000-000

upper

Mar 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

upper

Mar 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government

upper

Feb 28, 2025

Committee

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

upper

Feb 28, 2025

Introduced

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio

upper

Feb 25, 2025

Committee

Assigned to Local Government

upper

Feb 5, 2025

Committee

Referred to Assignments

upper

2 primary · 14 co-sponsors